Free business workshop to assist all current and prospective businesses in Niagara County

by jmaloni

Press release

Fri, Apr 5th 2013 01:20 pm

Niagara
business workshop series continues on Wednesday, April 10

The
Niagara County Industrial Development Agency, in conjunction with The
Niagara County Center for Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce
of the Tonawandas, Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, Niagara
USA Chamber, Town of Niagara IDA and Town of Lockport IDA, are
sponsoring a free series of business workshops to be held throughout
Niagara County for all current or prospective businesses interested
in learning more about various incentive programs offered by local
and county economic development agencies. The second business
workshop of the four part series is 9:30 to 11 a.m.Wednesday, April
10, at Wilson Town Hall, 375 Lake St. The first free business
workshop was held in Lockport in February.

Topics
that will be covered include programs available to lower electricity
costs, options for business loans and financing, information on real
property tax and sales tax incentives, the importance of a
sustainable business plan, buildings for sale or lease in Niagara
County, and where to apply for grants to hire and train workforce.

The
free workshops will outline resources and programs available to
current or prospective Niagara County businesses. Co-sponsors and
presenters will include the NCIDA, Town of Lockport IDA, Small
Business Development Center at Niagara County Community College,
Small Business Administration, Niagara County Department of
Employment and Training, and Empire State Development.

Call
the Niagara County Center for Economic Development at 716-278-8760 to
register or if for questions regarding the workshop.